Theresa Relation, MD

Dr. Relation’s research interests focus on advancing cancer prevention and treatment through cancer vaccines, immunotherapy, and clinical trials. Her goal is to translate innovative cancer research into new strategies that improve outcomes and expand treatment options for patients with breast cancer.

Associations

• Breast Surgery

Education & Training

Graduate:

• The Ohio State University, PhD

Internship:

• The Ohio State University - General Surgery

Fellowship:

• Moffitt Cancer Center - Breast Surgical Oncology

Residency:

• MetroHealth Systems Case Western Reserve University - General Surgery

Medical School:

• The Ohio State University - MD

Theresa Relation, MD, PhD, is a breast surgical oncologist and physician-scientist whose career combines clinical care with cancer research. After completing her undergraduate education at the University of Notre Dame, she pursued graduate and medical education at The Ohio State University, followed by general surgery residency at MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University and fellowship training at Moffitt Cancer Center. Her research interests focus on improving cancer prevention and treatment through innovative approaches, including cancer vaccines, immunotherapy, and clinical trials. Her ongoing and anticipated work aims to advance understanding of breast cancer biology and translate emerging discoveries into more effective, personalized approaches to cancer care.

• Baumrucker C, Relation T, Czerniecki BJ. Dendritic Cell-Based Immunotherapy for Solid Tumors. Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2026 Apr.35(2):271-283. Pubmedid: 41903989.